Prince Hohenstiel Schwangau: Savior Of Society

By Robert Browning

Book Overview

""Prince Hohenstiel Schwangau: Savior of Society"" is a dramatic monologue poem written by Robert Browning. The poem is a fictional account of a prince who believes that he is a savior of society and that his actions are necessary to bring about social reform. The prince's delusions of grandeur are revealed through his monologue, as he speaks of his plans to reform society and bring about a new era of peace and prosperity. However, as the poem progresses, it becomes clear that the prince's actions are motivated by his own ego and desire for power, rather than a genuine concern for the well-being of society. The poem is a commentary on the dangers of unchecked ambition and the potential for individuals to become corrupted by their own sense of self-importance. Overall, ""Prince Hohenstiel Schwangau: Savior of Society"" is a thought-provoking exploration of the human psyche and the complex motivations that drive our actions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417957654
• ISBN13: 9781417957651
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"